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by Furnishly | Oct 25, 2021 | Design Inspiration
This Argentinian house takes on a linear, monolithic form that dominates a green landscape next to a native forest. Built with walls of cold concrete, the large house presents a hard, brutalist exterior that can be seen from afar. As onlookers draw nearer, intermittent walls of rustic stone interrupt the smooth expanses of grey render, bringing texture and depth into rectangular cutaways. Created by architects at Patio Estudio, the house design is both separated and connected by patio areas that expand the volume of the home. The patio elements create an interior-exterior link and work as an integral part of the floor layout, complementing the main functions of the home.
Located at the edge of a sloped neighbourhood, the house is blessed with green surroundings and a lush native forest backdrop. The plot on which the linear concrete house is built is suitably flat.
Other than turf, vegetation around the house is sparse. A raised planter has been constructed at the front of the house to healthily balance out the cold concrete and stone exterior.
A swimming pool hugs the side of a ground floor terrace, where outdoor furniture encourages socialising in the open air. The ground floor terrace also has a barbecue area and is connected to a volleyball court.
Soil was extracted from around the site to elevate the house to a rise of 1.3 metres. This adjustment raises the line of sight to skim over the neighbouring grove and onto a more superior view of the larger landscape.
The upper floor of the home contains nine different spaces: the living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms.
The rooms are connected by a passageway and separated by patios.
Inside the home, a warm and inviting atmospheric lighting scheme illuminates walls of rich wood tone panels and matching doors. A custom-made built-in sofa design echoes the sleek and linear aesthetic of the home exterior. Cognac leather seat cushions soften the look.
A stone fireplace cuts down between large living room windows. Modern wood storage units wing each side.
Walking down the corridor that links the rooms, we pass doorways to terraces and numerous rugged stone feature walls.
Out on one of the terraces, we discover a complex view of overlapping interior and exterior volumes.
The ground floor garage pulls up alongside the swimming pool and barbeque area, separated by a thick stone wall.
Eleven patios create voids across the volume of the house that split up the nine solid interior modules.
The monolithic concrete structure of the building gives the home an introverted character.
The concrete skin that surrounds both interior and exterior patios ensures ultimate privacy from even the closest neighbours.
Once the homeowners and their visitors make it beyond the secretive concrete armour that encases the home, focus is largely pushed toward the patios inside.
The sweeping pathway that rises into the centre of the house is an experience all on its own, where glimpses of the landscape compete with bold architectural features.
A flower bed filled with delicate white blooms seems to playfully contradict the weight, solidity and linearity of the neighbouring architecture.
At night, the brutalist house design comes alive with light that bursts forth from massive expanses of glass and open patios.
Whilst the concrete entryway looks hard and foreboding, it is actually a gently sloping gradient that serves as a non-discriminatory access ramp for all physical abilities.
The winding pathway draws out a welcoming meander to the upper floor where the main living space is located.
Upon the incline, a peek into the social spaces of the home is permitted through wide windows.
Raised planters bring a touch of the green landscape to the top of the stylish concrete access ramp.
The same stone and concrete finishes form a cohesive materials palette both outside and inside of the home, with wooden elements added inside to smooth and warm the living spaces and bedrooms.
The ascending pathway rises to the top in the shape of a question mark. Shrubs grow around the sides, softening the effect of its concrete finish.
Whether looking on to the inside patios of this introverted house, or looking out to the neighbouring forest, the views are splendid.
Birdseye view of the property and plot.
The patios are perceived as just another part of the house to be frequented and enjoyed as much as the other rooms.
Uplights bring a whole new character to the outdoor spaces at night, when they highlight the textural aspect of the cast concrete and the impressive rugged stone walls. Shrubs make dramatic shadows.
The prolific use of wood in the interior makes a smooth change from the outer image of the home.
The fenestration conjures a seemingly infinite arrangement of near and far reaching views.
Elegant outdoor furniture ties in with black steel elements included around the architecture and borrows wooden accents from the interior.
Concrete cutouts hang like enormous Tetris shapes against the clear blue sky, coming to rest on a bed of green.
The entry pathway reaches all the way to the road.
The property is set just a few metres back into the plot.
Overlapping concrete slabs create a unique entry point.
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by Furnishly | Oct 6, 2021 | Design Inspiration
Dhrangadhra yellow stone and exposed concrete build this wonderful single-story modern rustic home in Gujarat, Ahmedabad, India. Designed by Snehal Suthar and Bhadri Suthar of tHE gRID Architects, the 1100 square foot home is a single-story dwelling that was created as an intimate, modest weekend getaway. The cosy interior design marks a relationship between manmade and natural materials, featuring beautiful reclaimed wood, jute and rope, mild steel, and entire walls of clear glass. A tonal limestone floor created with Kotah slabs smooths easily onto a paved terrace. These earthy, local materials plus local workmanship meant that the build of the home had a reduced carbon footprint, which was significant to the owner.
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The Dhrangadhra yellow stone that was used for both the foundation and overall construction of the home gives the property its name, the Rock House. The 1100 square foot home is situated on a 4776.3 square foot site, which allows for a large terrace to be built alongside the property, where the couple can spend quality time together and entertain friends
The yellow stone construction gives the single-story home its warm, rustic charm. Terracotta planters are scattered around the extensive paved terrace, creating many decorative moments of interest and opportunities for added greenery.
A mature palm tree is bedded right at the centre of the large patio area. The natural surroundings remained largely undisturbed in the building of this ecologically sensitive home.
The holiday homeowners wished to create a place that would pair privacy with open spaces, so that they could connect more with the outdoors. The architects answered this brief with a home design that was built around nature, rather than the incorporation of nature into the home.
The natural and raw materials of the modest home design harmonises with the native environment. The architecture forms an H-shaped block that only very gently impinges upon the native scenery.
The weekend home offers the owners a relaxing, nature kissed experience that is fundamentally different from their routine living during the week. Large local mature trees provide shade from the sun along all the pathways. In lieu of manmade walls, these trees also mark the boundary of the home.
The paved plinth raises the single-story house up by two feet to provide a small vantage point over the green landscape. Plants and water bodies create an independent micro-ecosystem.
The programme and planning minimised the built-form to ensure continual communion with nature.
The house was designed as a mere shelter for some essential daily activities, with the rest of weekend life expected to take place outside.
Local species of insect repellent plants keep the bugs at bay in the outdoor living areas.
Inside the home, the one-foot-thick stone walls remain a prominent design feature. The continuation of yellow stone solidifies the easy connection between the interior and exterior spaces and simply dispenses with cosmetic layering. Red throw pillows and a red rug add bright accents to a cosy lounge area, whilst a modern dining set makes a weatherproof dining spot.
Unique furniture items fill the rustic interior with oodles of character and intriguing talking points.
Great walls of glass maintain links with the lush green environment at all times, even when tucked away indoors.
The rustic bedroom is a wildly colourful retreat. More floor-to-ceiling glazing extends the home’s connection with the gardens, absorbs natural light play, and displays the passing seasons.
Reclaimed wood bedroom pendant lights are situated above understated floating bedside units, which allow the more decorative pieces in the room to shine.
Coordinating wooden pendant lights illuminate the walkways around the home.
Even when spending time indoors to cook food or dine under shelter, the wide glass doors can be drawn back to create an open link with the landscape. The one wall kitchen installation is a raw wood design, which complements the organic envelope of stone walls and tropical plants. Kotah limestone slabs fill the floor of the kitchen diner and flow throughout the rest of the home. An exposed concrete ceiling adds a touch of raw industrial style.
Trees around the property provide shelter and sustenance to local birds and small fauna, encouraging biodiversity.
The architects avoided fragmentation of the landscape with compound walls so that the house would rely on natural boundaries created by vegetation for privacy.
The site plan illustrates how the established trees were maintained to achieve natural privacy. The floor plan shows how the architects created living spaces that are column-free in order to provide unobstructed views of the landscape.
The left side elevation is solid stone, creating a rustic fortress to the outside world. Stone columns smartly mark the veranda.
As we move around to the rear elevation, we observe a stone and glass facade that links the home interior to the natural surroundings.
More floor-to-ceiling glass breaks open the right side elevation of the house.
In section A, we observe a small courtyard just off the bathroom, which gives the room a private garden view.
The main courtyard is a prominent feature in Section B, where it neighbours the living area. A second courtyard flanks the passageway.
Finally, section C lays out the dining area in relation to the lounge, and marks the flow into the large, paved backyard area where the majority of daily life activities take place for the couple every weekend.
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by Furnishly | Sep 13, 2021 | Design Inspiration
Mood lighting and smooth tonal decor sweep through this desirable 378 square metre duplex apartment located in India, Mumbai. Visualised by ArtPartner Architects, The Mumbai Oasis is a contemporary abode that is characterised by impressive high ceilings and stylish furniture arrangements. The homeowners wished to create an interior that moved away from the usual design concepts produced in India, whilst maintaining focus on comfortably accommodating a large number of family members and friends. Large living areas meld into one open plan, dual height space, to craft beautiful internal views from every direction. Outside, a large, restful terrace overlooks the green landscape through bushy borders and twinkling string lights.
As we enter the ground floor of this chic interior, we’re met with an open plan arrangement that encompasses the lounge, kitchen and dining room. A large and unusually shaped sectional sofa creates clear zoning between the lounge and the closely neighbouring kitchen installation.
A large area rug defines the remainder of the lounge area, forming a soft grey island on the smooth microcement floor.
A round coffee table sits solidly at the centre of the lounge furniture arrangement. The coffee table’s dark colourway is balanced by a black side table between the sections of the sofa.
Opposite the L-shaped sofa, a modern lounge chair makes an ideal reading spot by the window.
The lounge seating is directed toward a wall mounted TV, creating a cosy landing spot for evening entertainment.
An eye-catching linear suspension light draws along the length of the kitchen island behind the couch, illuminating its attractive stone countertop. A ribbon of LED light illuminates a matching backsplash across the prep area behind.
Underlit wall shelves fashion a focal wall of atmospheric light in the dining area, whilst a cluster of dining room pendant lights descend upon the table from a great height.
Each aspect of the chic interior is furnished with stylish pieces, like this wonderfully modern chaise lounge chair and polished chrome side table. These two contemporary furniture pieces are teamed with unique pendant lights to organise an isolated and inviting reading nook by the window.
LED perimeter lights create atmospheric edging along the darkly decorated hallway. A frameless full length mirror reflects the light.
Moving into the private quarters of the home, we enter a relaxing bedroom scheme. Elegant bedroom pendant lights drop long slivers of light by a modern winged bed design. Bedroom rugs have been unfurled into a layered arrangement.
A luxurious material palette of white marble and wooden elements fashion a luxurious feel in the bedroom decor scheme. Marble panels clad the back of the headboard partition wall to create a beautiful backdrop for a floating vanity table.
The white marble bedroom decor is complemented by a Cloud White Serif QLED Smart TV.
Gold accents add a lustrous element to the bedroom, which richly lift the neutral surroundings.
More stunning white marble panels clad the entryway wall, where they are highlighted under white strip lights.
A floating coat closet is underlit to provide a bright storage area for shoes to be kicked off at the front door. A small pouf provides a place to sit down to put shoes on again.
In this bedroom, a slatted headboard wall builds deep texture behind an upholstered bed with a low, linear profile.
A large bedroom pendant light draws attention at one side of the bed, whilst a small table lamp lights the other.
The next bedroom features a cool grey decor scheme that’s warmed momentarily by two blush pink modern wall sconces.
A small bedside table draws in the white marble element.
A set of stylish wall shelves store books above a bespoke bedroom workspace setup. Modern grey wardrobes fill the remainder of the wall, continuing toward the bedroom door.
A modern desk chair adds a hint of mauve to the home office area.
The bathroom is lined with blush pink intervals, which add an uplifting warmth to a predominantly white decor scheme. One pink wall panel insert holds a recessed toilet paper and brush holder tidily within the cistern concealment wall.
Tinted glass adds a hint of blush to the shower enclosure.
A shelving nook brings the pink accent colour inside of the shower area.
An arched mirror adds a bright touch above a pink vanity unit with a pink marble countertop. A modern bathroom vanity light provides focussed task lighting.
The workspace in this bedroom is contained within crisp framework and a cosy brown colourway.
A unique white shelving unit forms graphic silhouettes across the statement wall. Wall art marks the entryway into the closet.
The walk-in wardrobe is kitted out with custom-fit rails and garment shelves.
Backlit cubbies create an upmarket boutique look.
The powder room is small but special, with stone effect walls and a unique pedestal basin.
Vertical tiling spotlights the basin backsplash and toilet cistern walls.
White marble upgrades a simple shower room scheme.
An unusual illuminated bathroom mirror elevates the vanity area. A wall mounted soap dish and toothbrush holder leave the sleek marble vanity unit clear of clutter.
Out on the terrace, comfy floor chairs look out at the surrounding green landscape.
A swing seat sets up a second inviting lounging area under the shady canopy.
A table area offers a spot for tea.
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by Furnishly | Sep 2, 2021 | Design Inspiration
Simplified luxury sweeps through this elegant modern home design, which comes filled with multiple relaxation spaces. Visualised by ArtPartner Architects, this tranquil home design puts focus on self-care with a home sauna, steam room, and several spa-like bathroom interiors. The impressive yet understated interior also features an airy and light-filled double height living room with expansive views over the cityscape and sky. The lofty living room forms a wide connective column that unites the glass-sided upper volumes of the dwelling, creating the ultimate open plan living experience. A coordinated colour and material palette of soothing neutrals, marble vein and modern slatted texture form calming cohesiveness.
A cascade of orb pendant lights rain down from the lofty ceiling of double height living room. Even when switched off, the glass globes magically catch the sunlight from stacked windows that blow open the side of the home to the impressive panorama.
At the centre of the room, an understated glass coffee table echoes the black framed window aesthetic.
A grey modular sofa pulls around the edge of the lounge, looking in toward a stylishly slatted TV wall. Perimeter lighting accentuates the textured wall panels. A modern fireplace flickers gently along the top of a sleek floating media unit.
The opposite side of the modular sofa arrangement is directed toward the fabulous city view, creating a second and very different lounging experience that is more meditative for reflection or reading.
The airy double height lounge area flows directly into the kitchen diner, which is tucked cosily underneath the upper level of the home.
A modern kitchen island is situated to take advantage of the view. Repositionable track lights illuminate the prep area and dining countertop.
A marble kitchen backsplash rises up around double banked wall units. Integrated appliances recess into a wall of dark slatted texture.
Inside the modern home office, the desk is directed away from the wall. Facing the desk toward the door creates good Feng Shui, and establishes a commanding presence.
The L-shaped desk features plentiful storage in its base to avoid visual office clutter. A backlit bookcase offers a place to display a curated collection of decorative items.
The floating media unit in the living room melds into a minimalistic cantilevered staircase design. LED stair lights illuminate the treads, whilst a large orb lamp emits an atmospheric glow underneath.
Upstairs, a glass sauna room offers a welcoming spot for self-care at home.
There is also a home photographic/video production studio, equipped with a white-screen, box light and a full length mirror. Linear wall lights are spaced all around the perimeter of the round room, distributing even illumination.
A small lounge area is set up next to the sauna room. A piece of textural wall art makes a statement behind the modern tufted sofa, whilst a square coffee table and ottoman fills out the remaining floor area.
The sauna area leads straight into a luxurious bathroom.
A narrow privacy wall screens the toilet from the bathtub and the rest of the open concept space.
LED strip lights brighten the shaded corner.
The bathtub has a view out over the open plan living room below, and to the skyscape beyond the double height windows.
Inside the luxury bedroom, eye-catching bedroom pendant lights bring a metallic accent into the dark walnut and black decor theme. An illuminated marble headboard is set in an asymmetrical arrangement with a modern platform bed.
A glass wall makes a clear connection with the ensuite shower room.
A black ceiling gives the shower area an intimate feel despite its open sides.
The toilet cistern concealment wall features beautifully illuminated inset marble panels.
A basin unit is lit around the base to match the glow of the bathroom feature wall.
The glass wall ensuite gives added depth to the bedroom.
The second beautiful bedroom is decorated with a dramatic rock feature wall behind a towering headboard design. A swing arm wall lamp is affixed to a section of wood panelling that contrasts smoothly with the rugged rock.
A grey bedroom rug creates grey layers with the low bed base and grey bed covers.
Grey window drapes gather in the corner of the room, creating a cosy backdrop for the bedroom reading nook.
Another textural feature wall adds character to the third bedroom.
On one side of the upholstered bed, a group of unique pendant lights bring a lustrous brass accent. A simple wall lamp adds reading light to the other side.
Floating bedside units affix to the textured art wall.
A home work space/dressing table fits into the bedroom alcove.
Another vanity table resides inside of a luxurious walk-in wardrobe, alongside a beautifully custom fitted system of shelving, garment rails, and floating drawer units.
Inside the laundry room, a washing machine and tumble dryer stack tall to save space. Vertical shelving units flank either side, storing laundry supplies and household cleaning items.
Tiny LEDs sparkle like starlight over the vaulted ceiling of a dreamy steam room.
All of the bathrooms in the home are equally spa-like, clad in smooth marble, atmospherically lit and custom fitted.
The repeated combination of materials and colours throughout each room creates a cohesive calm.
Despite the repetition in materials, each space has its own unique twist.
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by Furnishly | Aug 27, 2021 | Design Inspiration
Located in a residential area of São Paulo, Brazil, the design concept for this luxury 1280 square metre home all started with the swimming pool. Designed by Matheus Farah + Manoel Maia Arquitetura, this luxurious home design centres around a huge pool that can be seen from the majority of rooms in the house, where the easy indoor-outdoor living style is bestowed. The architecture of Ibsen House was created to facilitate shared moments and connected living by way of impressively large sliding walls, whilst also providing intimate privacy. The home’s most private space is located underground, where special neon lighting and acoustic treatments shape the Redroom, the ultimate party hideaway.
Retractable walls break open the large open plan living space, fully connecting the luxurious living room with the expansive pool terrace and gardens.
A wooden volume is suspended above the kitchen diner area. Its solid wooden facade peels back with two sets of bifold shutters to reveal a modern home office space. To maintain the suspended wooden block appearance, the ceiling of the home office is also completely wood clad. Bookshelves draw colour across the back wall.
At dusk, the vast vertical garden walls are illuminated to surround the open sided home with lush greenery even after dark. The tropical leaves grow dramatic texture and form to feather the edges of the linear modern architecture.
The open layout is a coordinated plan of colour, materials and connected functionality that maintains a close relationship with the outer environment.
The layout is almost free of fixed walls. The vertical gardens and large sliding panels divide the living spaces, creating tranquil hybrid areas that cause crossed encounters.
At one end of the luxurious living room, a TV lounge is furnished with a massive bookcase that explodes colour into the grey white and wood tone decor scheme. Deep blue accent pieces provide further disruption from the neutral palette, by way of scatter cushions and statement chairs.
A large area rug defines the comfortable lounge area from the rest of the open plan by forming a cosy island of light colour and soft texture underfoot.
A formal dining area runs alongside the lengthy kitchen island at the other side of the room.
The underside of the wood-clad suspended home office volume is reflected by a solid wood kitchen island countertop. A concrete base builds cool contrast.
A second lounge is situated out on the decked terrace, right up by the swimming pool.
A piece of modern art basks in the sunlight.
The exterior arrangement of commanding blocks are interrupted by more vertical gardens that harmoniously meld the volumes with the tropical surroundings.
The architecture and planting guarantee intimate discretion.
Red outdoor furniture upholstery marks the change in zone from the cool blue accented interior.
A rooftop deck adds to the house’s leisure areas.
On the other side of the social volume, doors on longitudinal tracks open to connect with an outdoor dining room.
Moving to the upper floor, we see the suspended home office from the inside. When closed, the wood slatted shutters create a private cocoon.
A bespoke built-in desk, storage units and wall shelves fill the full length of the narrow workspace.
A small indoor lounge and kitchen adjoin with the roof terrace.
The rooftop social areas offer a privileged view over the local neighbourhood. Guest rooms and other private facilities overlook the pool through large windows.
An outdoor dining set, outdoor sofas and a large jacuzzi are set upon a parade of wood decking, whilst a set of sun loungers recline upon a grassy verge.
Going underground, not only does the house hold a fitness room and a large garage but there is access to the hidden Redroom. Atmospheric red lighting and special acoustic treatments facilitate an ideal location for the homeowner’s private parties.
Red neon lights stripe the ceiling and walls of the party room, creating a glitzy nightclub appearance. An illuminated bar brightly strikes down the length of the space, making backlit silhouettes of the modern bar stools. A big TV screen is set in place for sports and events.
The wood slatted shutters that reinstate privacy cross the wide open sided volumes cause attractive light play upon the interiors.
Vertical gardens and tall tropical trees afford glass walled rooms with sunlight-filled privacy.
Exterior stairs link the terraces.
The ground floor plan makes an L-shaped arrangement around the edge of the rectangular swimming pool, placing the master suite perpendicular to the main living room.
Two stylish lounge chairs and a small table make a perfect spot for morning coffee on the bedroom deck.
The suspended deck is created by the supporting structure of the bedroom’s wide wood slatted privacy shutters.
Sleek white marble fashions a luxe bathroom interior, where black fixtures & fittings and a black toilet pan provide dark accents. A square skylight opens up the ceiling to natural daylight.
Clad in honey-toned timber, the contemporary home exterior warmly contrasts the clear blue skies.
Section drawing.
Floor plan with social living room and terraces, plus the master bedroom suite with twin walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom.
First story floor plan.
Second story floor plan with guest rooms.
Underground floor plan with Redroom party zone and technical area, generator and laundry room.
Roof terrace with jacuzzi.
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